Whitening your teeth can improve your quality of life significantly by making you more comfortable with your smile and increasing your self-confidence. Professional treatments are dependable, durable, and good for your entire health. At Primera Dental, we strive to make everyone's smiles better.

What Is Teeth Whitening?

There are several ways to bleach your teeth, including utilizing whitening toothpaste, mouthwash, and other treatments that eliminate surface stains for a low cost. However, hiring professionals is the greatest option for long-term results.

Tooth whitening can be a very successful aesthetic dental care technique for lightening the natural color of your teeth without removing any of the tooth's surface. While it cannot completely change the color, it can lighten the present tint.

How Does Teeth Whitening Improve Your Health?

Gum disease and tooth decay are extremely frequent dental issues that impact millions of people worldwide. Carbamide peroxide, which is found in most professional bleaching products, eliminates the bacteria that cause gum disease and decay. When patients see the spectacular benefits of teeth whitening, they typically improve their oral hygiene regimen by brushing, flossing, and rinsing more frequently, which helps to maintain your teeth in good condition. The hydrogen peroxide contained in many whitening toothpaste brands and rinses is great at destroying germs and is a good preventative measure for cavities and gum disease. However, bear in mind that certain whitening toothpaste contains abrasive compounds that can cause wear on the enamel of your teeth, so they may not be suitable for long-term use.

The Teeth Whitening Procedure

Consultation

During your initial visit, our dentist will assess your dental health and determine whether you are a good candidate for teeth whitening. In general, if you have good oral health and are not pregnant, you should be able to have your teeth professionally bleached.

Treatment

Your in-office whitening procedure will take only one hour, and you will be given personalized trays to take home with you for touch-up treatments as needed. If you are encouraged to do so after your in-surgery treatment, our dentist will provide you with prescription whitening gel to put within the trays.

Caring for Your Whitening Results

Your teeth may feel a bit more sensitive to hot or cold for a day or two after treatment, which is normal and temporary. To keep your smile bright, avoid dark foods and drinks like coffee, red wine, and berries for the first 48 hours, and continue brushing and flossing regularly. Using your take-home trays as directed can help maintain your results over time.

Insurance & Financing Options

Teeth whitening is a cosmetic treatment and is typically not covered by dental insurance or Medi-Cal. To make treatment easier to afford, Primera Dental offers Cherry financing so you can spread the cost of your whitening treatment over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does teeth whitening take?

The in-office procedure takes about an hour, and you'll also receive personalized trays for touch-up treatments at home.

How long do whitening results last?

Results vary depending on your habits, but avoiding staining foods and drinks and using your take-home trays for touch-ups can help your results last longer.

Is teeth whitening safe?

Yes, professional whitening at Primera Dental is safe and supervised by our dentist, who will confirm you're a good candidate before treatment.

Does teeth whitening cause sensitivity?

Some patients experience mild, temporary sensitivity for a day or two after treatment, which typically resolves on its own.

Does Primera Dental serve patients outside Lynwood?

Yes, we welcome patients from Lynwood, South Gate, Compton, Paramount, Downey, Bell, Bell Gardens, Huntington Park, and Cudahy.